1-Pot Tomato Ricotta Pasta
A simple yet indulgent one-pot pasta dish combining creamy ricotta, Parmesan, and rich tomato sauce in just 20 minutes.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz pasta (e.g., penne or rotini)
- 2 cups tomato sauce
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh basil for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat and sauté minced garlic until fragrant.
- Add the tomato sauce and bring it to a gentle simmer.
- Stir in the pasta, adding just enough water to cover it.
- Cook according to package instructions until pasta is al dente, stirring occasionally.
- Remove from heat and stir in the ricotta and Parmesan cheese until creamy.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh basil if desired.
Notes
Feel free to add vegetables or protein like chicken for a heartier dish. Leftovers can be stored for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
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